We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with 33000 KES and we spent the remaining 17000 KES on a cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can now er my voice in front of the community members since I have made a step in life; my environment has changed-good looking and more spacious house in my community the biggest difference in life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on digging and building a pit latrine.I also bought a sheep,maize and uniform for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to add capital to my business.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to expand my house then plaster the floor and the walls.I would also like to make a boat that my spouse will use while he is fishing so that we stop hiring people's boat.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was owning a sheep which I managed to buy with the little I saved from my fishing business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough funds to make my own boat.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I listen to gospel music over the radio.
